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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: bonniebeth on July 10, 2012, 02:14:28

Title: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: bonniebeth on July 10, 2012, 02:14:28

We have seen many great stories about building fires on this forum, usually told more from the perspective of the firefighters. So I thought I would attempt to do a story about a house fire, more from the perspective of the family whose house is destroyed. Hope you enjoy it!


It’s 3am, and the Leonard family is sleeping soundly. Amy Leonard’s parents have come for a visit, and it’s been a long day, including a trip to the zoo, a picnic, and home-made fried chicken, courtesy of Amy’s mother, Mary. 

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Now everyone has collapsed into a sound sleep – everyone except Buddy, the family dog. He has sniffed out the left-over oil from the fried chicken that was left on the stove to cool.

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As he attempts to reach it, he inadvertently turns the dial, turning the burner on to high heat.

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As the oil begins to get hot, he decides to just go eat his kibble….

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completely unaware of the disaster that is about to unfold.

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When Buddy sees the growing flames, he immediately starts to bark a warning.

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Upon waking, John smells the smoke and leaps to his feet.

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“Honey, wake up! The house is on fire!!!

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Grab the baby, I’m going upstairs for the kids!”

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Amy rushes to save ten-month-old Sophie from the small nursery next to their room.

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Running out of the bedroom, John finds the stairwell filled with thick smoke. He quickly heads up the stairs to where his daughter and son are sleeping.

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Adrenaline pumping, Amy holds her breath as she makes her way through the smoke in the stairwell and towards the front door.

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Outside, she is startled to see the Johnsons from down the street running towards them, and relieved to hear the wail of sirens in the distance, coming closer.

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Mr. Johnson tells her he smelled the smoke as he opened the door to let the cat in, and after seeing it was coming from their house, called 911. As smoke begins to pour out of the windows, they tell her she must not go back into the house.

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Meanwhile, John, who has a lung condition, has passed out on the stairs from smoke inhalation.

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Buddy attempts to wake him, and when he finds he cannot, he stays nearby whining loudly.

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The whining awakens five-year-old Addison, who panics as she smells the smoke.

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Not sure what to do, she runs to grab Squeaky out of his cage.

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Terrified and clutching Squeaky, she decides to take refuge from the building heat in her wardrobe.

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As the sirens are heard approaching the house, Tommy is still sound asleep, as are Mary's parents on the fourth floor.



To be continued...

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: conniefrere on July 10, 2012, 05:56:25

 :clap: :clap: :clap: More!
Exciting and nice close up pics.

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Rhalius on July 10, 2012, 08:05:33

Great story so far, my favorite picture is where Amy carries the baby off the stairs. Looking forward for more.  :)

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Lynx on July 10, 2012, 08:42:09

Great! Again, you have a sharp eye for detail, BB! Loved the unshaved faces of the men! Please, go on!

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Georgeag1972 on July 10, 2012, 08:57:42

Great story with very nice pictures as always. :clap: :clap:
I want to see more please. :love:
Thanks a lot for sharing. :wow:

George. :)

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: skypurr on July 10, 2012, 09:42:03

Great story Bonnie, like Lynx said, you really do have an eye for detail.  :clap: :clap:
I especially loved the pics of the flames getting bigger, John waking up Amy, and Addison rescing Squeaky.
Can't wait to see how it develops...

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Giorginetto on July 10, 2012, 12:14:07

excellent command of detail and photo angels. I hope the story ends well and no one gets hurt !!!!

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: bonniebeth on July 10, 2012, 13:07:41

Thanks everyone! :love: Hopefully I can get part 2 done today, and then part 3 will be a joint project between me and Chris which hopefully we can do on Thursday.

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Markassius on July 10, 2012, 16:42:10

Great story and good pictures. Can't wait for the next part.
 :clap:

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: basilsdad on July 10, 2012, 22:06:24

I have no fingernails left!!  Great story, bb!  Can't wait for more.
Joe

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Tiermann on July 11, 2012, 00:09:49

Oh, excellent, great job on the fire itself, looked just right.

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on July 11, 2012, 01:43:49

Very good story, bb! Very compelling seeing how things begin, unlike my stories showing the rescue side of things :).

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: bonniebeth on July 11, 2012, 01:44:50

Thanks, everyone! :)

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: Wolf Knight on July 11, 2012, 09:20:44

Oh wow!!! This is exciting!!!! I'll hurry to read the following parts!! I love how you showed the gradual fire growing,bb!!!!

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: tonguello on July 11, 2012, 14:48:20

yey! I finally have time to read it carefully!
Our friends are right, you have a great eye for detail!!
Love it! I'll read the rest right after this!

I just hope the granparents make it... to send them up four storeys ... and no elevator was not cool!!  :lol: :lol: No wonder they are not waking up, they are exhausted from the climbing.  :giggle: :giggle:

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: bonniebeth on July 11, 2012, 14:55:14

Quote from: tonguello on July 11, 2012, 14:48:20

I just hope the granparents make it... to send them up four storeys ... and no elevator was not cool!!  :lol: :lol: No wonder they are not waking up, they are exhausted from the climbing.  :giggle: :giggle:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: Yeah, these grandparents must be really spry.... climbing four flights of stares after walking the whole zoo! :o

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: PlaymoMan on July 21, 2012, 23:37:11

Ooh, very suspenseful! Great pics and fantastic story!!! :clap:

Title: Re: Fire at the Mansion -- Part 1
Post by: lee gray on July 22, 2012, 08:20:32

Squeaky is very cute.